She was a finalist on 2012's X Factor (Image: Instagram/official_ellahenderson)

She was there with her pals (Image: Instagram/official_ellahenderson)

Ella couldn't get enough of the specular views (Image: Instagram/official_ellahenderson)

Ella credited St. Lucia as being the place where her "journey began", and - as she prepares to release her next record - the singer has been inspired.

She added: "It's been the best start to a fresh, new year!!! This really has been a trip I will never forget... & I can't wait to return one day & plan the next chapter!! But for now... here's to 1027 & Album 2!!! X. X. E"